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LC52 NFL

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 NFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,085 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,424 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers

headlamp deflectors fitted

undertrays

Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,422 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers

headlamp deflectors fitted

undertrays

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cracking to offside & nearside front tyres

offside rear suspension unit seeping

Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

deep cracking to offside & nearside front tyres

offside rear suspension unit seeping

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,007 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt slow to return

front discs rusted and pitted

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Nov 2011 63,447 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt slow to return

front discs rusted and pitted

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly worn

headlamp deflectors fitted

slight pitting to rear discs

Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,713 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly worn

headlamp deflectors fitted

slight pitting to rear discs

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,163 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LC52 NFL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC52 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC52 NFL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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